Strands features yet another tricky grid packed with letters today that seem totally random at first glance. However, there are actually a bunch of connected words hidden in there. As usual, there’s just one small clue to point towards today’s answers, and you'll have to figure out the rest for yourself.

That said, if this puzzle game has you stumped, a little help might be required. For anyone who wants a hint but doesn’t love the in-game clues that Strands offers, there is no need to look any further; the sections below contain spoilers, hints, and more for today's Strands puzzle.

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How to Play the New York Times Games Strands

Strands is a short daily word game that pits you against a grid of seemingly random letters that contains a whole bunch of related words.

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The NYT Games Strands Draft Picks #408 April 15, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today features the clue Draft Picks. It includes eight things for players to find: the Spangram and seven themed words.

NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints

Need some hints but don't want any of the words spoiled? The three sections below have some clues for the theme that don't ruin any answers for this mobile puzzle game.

General Spangram Hint 1

General Spangram Hint 2

General Spangram Hint 3

Spoilers for Today's New York Times Strands

Spoilers for today's puzzle can be found below. If you are looking for some of the words from today's Strands but don't want to save up in-game hints, you can find two free ones below.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to the NYT Draft Picks Strands

In the expandable section below, you can find the full answer to this free-to-play game. Simply open it up with the "Read More" button underneath it to see all the themed words for today.

Today's Strands Explained

Stumped even after seeing the answer to this challenging puzzle game from the New York Times? You can find a full breakdown of how the clue and theme are related in the section below.

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website, available on almost any device with a browser.

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Strands
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Released
March 4, 2024
Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Genre(s)
Puzzle